Scopolamine (Injection)

Introduction

Scopolamine (skoe-POL-a-meen)

Helps you relax during surgery or other medical procedure.

Brand Name(s)

When This Medicine Should Not Be Used

You should not receive this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to scopolamine, belladonna, or to barbiturates. You should not receive this medicine if you have a certain type of glaucoma.

How to Use This Medicine

Injectable

Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. This medicine is given as a shot under your skin, into a muscle, or into a vein.

A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine.

Drugs and Foods to Avoid

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

Tell your doctor if you are using any medicines that make you sleepy. These include sleeping pills, cold and allergy medicine, narcotic pain relievers, and sedatives.

Make sure your doctor knows if you are using antacid medicines, medicine for depression (such as amitriptyline, doxepin, nortriptyline, Elavil®, Pamelor®, or Sinequan®), or phenothiazines (such as Compazine®, Phenergan®, Serentil®, or Thorazine®). Tell your doctor about all other medicines you are using.